Retail assistant
Helps customers, runs the checkout and keeps shelves stocked in shops and supermarkets.
What you do
You greet customers, answer questions and help them find products. You process sales and returns at the register. You also unpack deliveries, fill shelves and keep the store clean and tidy.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
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New South Wales
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Victoria
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Queensland
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Western Australia
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South Australia
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Tasmania
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Australian Capital Territory
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Northern Territory
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Common questions
- What is the minimum pay for a Retail assistant?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, Retail employee level 1): $34.76 an hour. Under the General Retail Industry Award 2020 (MA000004), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.
- What are median earnings for a Retail assistant?
- Median earnings: $1,241 a week before tax (full-time workers, all experience levels, national; may cover a wider occupation group).